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Volvo XC90

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

LB55 AELMOT history

LB55 AEL is a grey diesel Volvo XC90 first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,387 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 AEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC90
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 AEL was last recorded at 174,387 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 5,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,136 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,251 miles
Average per year
8,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,387 miles
  • 2024 – 169,136 miles
  • 2023 – 165,196 miles
  • 2022 – 163,918 miles
  • 2021 – 153,561 miles
  • 2020 – 142,754 miles
  • 2019 – 134,475 miles
  • 2018 – 121,224 miles
  • 2017 – 111,045 miles
  • 2016 – 96,516 miles
  • 2015 – 81,480 miles
  • 2014 – 64,787 miles
  • 2013 – 53,379 miles
  • 2012 – 50,160 miles
  • 2011 – 45,546 miles
  • 2010 – 42,883 miles
  • 2009 – 38,050 miles
  • 2008 – 30,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,387 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front door strap broken
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front brake discs poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake pads wearing down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front headlight lens poor lens cloudy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Second row of rear seat belts not checked belts not accessible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,387 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,387 miles
    Test number
    305154007809
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door strap broken
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  2. Fail174,385 miles (+5,249)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,385 miles
    Test number
    880899212487
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on body (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door strap broken
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  3. Pass169,136 miles (+3,940)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    169,136 miles
    Test number
    305161567336
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass165,196 miles (+1,278)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,196 miles
    Test number
    311110163308
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass163,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    163,918 miles
    Test number
    800173892967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,918 miles (+10,357)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,918 miles
    Test number
    156860237640
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber part missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySecond row of rear seat belts not checked

  7. Pass153,561 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,561 miles
    Test number
    595819368802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail153,561 miles (+10,807)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,561 miles
    Test number
    927256234329
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass142,754 miles (+8,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,754 miles
    Test number
    802808354873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass134,475 miles (+13,251)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,475 miles
    Test number
    523178220127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,224 miles (+10,179)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,224 miles
    Test number
    451843797837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,045 miles
    Test number
    369973393534
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail111,045 miles (+14,529)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,045 miles
    Test number
    804774296775
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass96,516 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    127537367713
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing down
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight lens poor lens cloudy
    • AdvisorySecond row of rear seat belts not checked belts not accessible

  15. Fail96,512 miles (+15,032)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    533123611951
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre rear brackets both broken off (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing down
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlight lens poor lens cloudy
    • AdvisorySecond row of rear seat belts not checked belts not accessible

  16. Pass81,480 miles (+16,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,480 miles
    Test number
    784387236824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lens missing

  17. Pass64,787 miles (+11,408)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,787 miles
    Test number
    556352934327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass53,379 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    646999813373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,160 miles (+4,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,160 miles
    Test number
    497896102343
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass45,546 miles (+2,663)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,546 miles
    Test number
    536054031287
    • NoteRear seat child seat

  21. Pass42,883 miles (+4,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,883 miles
    Test number
    330754820466
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass38,050 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,050 miles
    Test number
    393380219387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail38,044 miles (+8,008)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    824379809361
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass30,036 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,036 miles
    Test number
    301237818342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,034 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,034 miles
    Test number
    513776118306
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about LB55 AEL

Does LB55 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 AEL is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 AEL?
The MOT on LB55 AEL is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 AEL done?
LB55 AEL was recorded at 174,387 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 8,454 miles a year.
Has LB55 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 AEL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 AEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 AEL find?
LB55 AEL passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front door strap broken; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner, and 1 more.

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